Independence Day 2018: Like every year, PM Modi will speak from the ramparts of Red Fort. (File photo)
India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day today. Like every year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, his fifth speech after the BJP-led NDA came to power in 2014. He had recently sought ideas from people for his Independence Day speech, a practice he has followed for the past three years. For the past three years, PM Modi has invited ideas and suggestions directly from people. According to MyGov.in, PM Modi will pick up some of the ideas in his speech. For the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, the Navy is the coordinating service. The Guard of Honour will be commanded by Commander PR Jagan Mohan of the Indian Navy.
Here are the live updates on Independence Day 2018 :
14 Aug 1947. Lieutenant Colonel Sher Jang Thapa was ordered to move to Skardu as it was sorrounded by enemies. Displayed indomitable determination to thwart enemy attempts to capture the fort at Skardu. Awarded #MahaVirChakra@PIB_India@SpokespersonMoDpic.twitter.com/AUdewAyldA
- ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 14, 2018